With All Due Restraint: How To Restrain Livestock
July 7, 2022When you keep livestock, it’s sometimes necessary to restrain animals to administer care. Learn about some of the common pieces of equipment for safe restraint.
Butcher A Pig Carcass For A Bountiful Homestead Harvest
June 20, 2022If you raise hogs and know how to butcher your own pig carcasses, you can enjoy delicious and cost-effective meat products year-round!
Hog Back Rubs & Impulse Ducks At 30 Acres And A Goat
June 9, 2022Rosa Vasquez from the Virginia-based venture talks about how perseverance can produce moments of inspiration on the farm.
Love My Breed: Tamworth Pigs Bring Home the Bacon
May 23, 2022We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about keeping Tamworth pigs, a personable bacon breed. Check out what they had to say!
Slaughter Pigs At Any Age Or Stage To Manage Herd Size & Harvest Meat
May 23, 2022Large herds require sizable feed commitments, but you can slaughter pigs at any size for delectable meat and easier hog-keeping.
The When, Where & Hows Of Pastured Pigs
April 25, 2022Pastured pigs need more than just outside air—they need living grass to supplement their diets. Luckily, modern developments have made good porcine pasture management easier.
Love My Breed: Get To Know Large Black Pigs
April 4, 2022We asked Hobby Farms readers to tell us what they love about Large Blacks, a docile and attentive breed of pig. Check out one keeper had to say!
How To Find & Purchase Spring Piglets
March 28, 2022Spring is the right time to find baby piglets for the homestead! Here are some tips for locating young pigs and setting pricing expectations.
How To Water Pigs: Equipment Tips, Winter Care & More
February 28, 2022Providing pigs with water can be a challenge, but careful equipment selection and best practices can help–especially when winter temperatures drop below freezing.
How To Plan A Fun, Efficient Community Butchering Party
January 3, 2022Many hands make light work, and a community butchering party is a great idea at hog harvest time. Here are some tips to make sure it’s a fun, efficient event!
